Has Kareena Kapoor Put Her Work on Hold After BFFs Malaika and Amrita Arora’s Father Anil Mehta’s Passing? Here’s What We Know
Reports suggest that Kareena Kapoor Khan has temporarily stepped back from her professional commitments to support her best friends, Malaika and Amrita Arora, after the unfortunate passing of their father, Anil Mehta. The news broke on Wednesday morning, and close friends and family were quick to gather around the Arora sisters during this difficult time.
According to a recent report, Kareena Kapoor has postponed all her planned engagements for the next few days. The actress was initially set to attend a major event in Mumbai on Thursday, but in light of the tragic circumstances, her team decided to reschedule the appearance. “Kareena’s team has decided to delay the event due to the family tragedy,” a source revealed.
Kareena’s close friendship with Malaika, Amrita, and her sister Karisma Kapoor is well-known, with the group famously supporting each other through every challenge. Following the news of Anil Mehta’s passing, Kareena and Karisma wasted no time in joining their friends in solidarity. Others, including Malaika’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan, their son Arhaan Khan, Nirvaan Khan, as well as Arjun Kapoor, Salma Khan, Salim Khan, Alvira Agnihotri, and Kim Sharma, were also seen offering their condolences.
On Wednesday night, Malaika Arora released an official statement regarding the passing of her father. “We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved father, Anil Mehta,” the poignant statement said. He was a kind and gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband, and our dearest friend. Our family is deeply shocked by this loss, and we request privacy during this challenging time. We are grateful for everyone’s understanding, support, and respect.”
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On the professional front, Kareena Kapoor is gearing up for the release of her much-anticipated film, The Buckingham Murders, directed by Hansal Mehta. Alongside Kareena, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen appear in the murder mystery, which was penned by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker. Produced by Balaji Telefilms and TBM Films, with Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor Khan, the film is set to release tomorrow, September 13, 2024.